Flat Iron Cafe

1114 Center St, Cleveland
(216) 696-6968

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Iron City Wigns and Hot Garlic Parmesan Wings
Whiskey Island Burger
Powerhouse Pierogies
Bourbon Bacon Burger
Corned Beef Platter
Cabanal Onion Rings
French Onion Soup
Cleveland Primanti
Meatloaf Sliders
Chicken Fingers

Menu

Apps and Shareables
Flat Iron's Famous Wings
Sauces: Iron (House specialty), garlic parmesan, hot garlic parmesan, mango habanero, kickin' Bourbon, chipotle cinnamon dry rub, Cajun dry rub, hot, mild, BBQ, teriyaki, Honey garlic.
Family Style Perch (Half Pound.)
Our famous, fried Lake Erie perch served family style by the half pound with lemon and tartar.
Colossal Onion Rings
Fresh cut and dipped in our Flat Iron beer batter, prepared to a golden brown and served with our own spicy horseradish sauce.
Flat Iron French Fries
Fresh cut daily here at the Flat Iron and fried to a crisp golden brown.
Santa Fe Nachos
A heaping platter of freshly fried tortilla chips loaded with fresh melted cheese, jalapeños, diced tomatoes and chives. Served with salsa and sour cream.
Ribs and Fries
Three baby back pork ribs smothered in your choice of BBQ or Iron sauce and served over a basket of our house cut fries.
Powerhouse Pierogies
4 potato and cheddar filled, handmade pierogies topped with cheddar cheese and sautéed onions. Great for sharing or as a meal!
Fried Pickles
38 dill spears dipped in our own beer batter and fried golden brown.
Hot Pepper Poppers
Half dozen Monterey Jack filled jalapeño peppers, deep fried to a golden brown and served with a side of our homemade ranch.
Battered Mozzarella Sticks
Mozzarella cheese, coated in batter, deep fried to a golden brown and served with marinara sauce.
Chicken Fingers
Chicken tenders breaded and deep fried. Served in a basket over fries with BBQ sauce or substitute our house, Iron Sauce.
Sampler Platter
Can't decide? Here's the answer. 3 breaded cheese raviolis, 3 Jalapeño Poppers, 3 Mozzarella Sticks, 2 Chicken Fingers.

Soups
Tom's Famous Clam Chowder
Named for a long time Flat Iron cook who made it best. Truly a house favorite. The best New England style clam chowder from here to Maine. We're sure you'll agree!
Settler's Chili
We're sure Moses Cleaveland and his early settlers would've appreciated having this hearty dish to get them through our long, cold winters! Fresh ground beef, kidney beans, jalapeños and a mixed cheese topping make this a meal.
French Onion
Rich traditional fare of caramelized onions in a savory beef broth topped with croutons and bronzed Provolone cheese.
Chef's Soup of the Day
Made here at The Flat Iron using our own stock and freshest ingredients

Salads
Grilled Chicken Salad
Julienne chargrilled breast of chicken, served on a bed of mixed greens with tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, mushrooms, Bermuda onion and topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Flat Iron Cobb Salad
A wonderful combination of chargrilled chicken breast, crumbled bacon, crumbled Bleu cheese, tomatoes, scallions, hardboiled egg, carrots and shredded Monterey Jack cheese, served on a bed of fresh greens.
Classic Caesar Salad
Romaine lettuce tossed with a creamy Caesar dressing, topped with croutons, grated Pecorino Romano cheese and strips of grilled chicken
Dinner Salad
A generous salad of fresh greens with onions, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, homemade croutons and shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
House Salad
Tomatoes, sliced cucumbers, mushrooms and homemade croutons, served on a bed of fresh greens with shredded Monterey Jack cheese.
Steak Salad
Our 6oz Flat Iron steak cooked to temperature and served over mixed greens with julienned green and red peppers, onions, tomatoes, mushrooms, cucumbers and crumbled Bleu cheese.

Sandwiches And Wraps
East Philly
Sliced roast beef with Cheddar, sautéed sweet bell peppers and onions on a sub roll.
Chicken Philly
Chargrilled chicken breast with sautéed sweet bell peppers and onions, topped with melted Mozzarella cheese on a sub roll.
New York Reuben
Hot corned beef, sauerkraut and 1000 Island Dressing, topped with melted Baby Swiss, all on grilled deli rye.
Cleveland Primanti
Our own take on a classic sandwich. Choose from sliced roast beef, corned beef (+$1) or turkey with french fried potatoes, coleslaw, 1000 Island Dressing, topped with melted Baby Swiss, on grilled Italian bread.
French Dip
Sliced roast beef topped with melted Provolone, served with au jus on French bread.
Hot Ham and Cheese
Hot Black Forest ham and your choice of melted cheese, served with lettuce and tomato on grilled Italian bread.
Twin City Turkey
Smoked turkey breast, sliced fresh daily, topped with baby Swiss, garlic and herb mayonnaise, lettuce and tomato on Italian bread.
Meatlover's Club
Loaded, double-decker sandwich of sliced Black Forest ham, smoked turkey, roast beef and crisp bacon with lettuce, tomato and garlic and herb mayonnaise on Texas toast.
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Romaine lettuce tossed with a creamy Caesar dressing, tomatoes, homemade croutons, grated pecorino Romano cheese and grilled chicken in a tomato wrap.
Turkey Club Wrap
Smoked turkey with fresh mixed greens, diced tomatoes, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, bacon and herb mayonnaise.
Meatloaf Sliders
Our homemade meatloaf served on three slider buns, topped with BBQ sauce and onion frizzles. Don't be fooled by their size, it's a meal!
Salmon BLT
A generous portion of grilled salmon on toasted Italian, accompanied by crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and homemade herb mayonnaise.
Portobello Veggie Wrap
Marinated and grilled Portobello mushrooms wrapped with sautéed bell peppers and onions, goat cheese, diced tomatoes and cucumbers and mixed greens.

Burgers
S&W Burger
Fresh coleslaw, crispy bacon, sautéed Bermuda onions, mushrooms and sweet bell peppers, topped with Baby Swiss.
Irish Bend Burger
Smothered in fresh sliced mushrooms, sautéed to perfection, with Swiss cheese.
Whiskey Island Burger
Our best selling burger! Topped with sweet BBQ sauce, brown sugar and cracked pepper bacon and American cheese.
Bourbon Bacon Burger
Melted cheddar along with crispy bacon, onion frizzles and a drizzle of tangy bourbon sauce.
High Level Burger
Cheeseburger with your choice of American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Pepper Jack, Gouda, Provolone, or Swiss cheese.
Cajun Burger
Chargrilled and seasoned with spicy Cajun seasoning, topped with melted Pepper Jack cheese.
West Bank Burger
This tribute to our neighbors across the river is swimming in melted cheddar, sautéed mushrooms and onion frizzles.
The 1910 Burger (New)
Our house burger, brimming with a few of our favorite homemade items. Starting with a pile of freshly made Cole slaw then smothered in our famous Iron Sauce, melted provolone and finally a freshly fried, colossal onion ring.

Flat Iron Specialties & Entrees
Angel's Lake Perch - Sandwich
Lake Erie's finest, delivered from our friends and neighbors at Classic Seafood, lightly dusted and fried golden brown. Sandwich served on a toasted brioche bun with choice of side.
Angel's Lake Perch - Plate
Lake Erie's finest, delivered from our friends and neighbors at Classic Seafood, lightly dusted and fried golden brown. Plate served on a pile of fresh cut fries with a side of coleslaw
Angel's Lake Perch - Platter
Lake Erie's finest, delivered from our friends and neighbors at Classic Seafood, lightly dusted and fried golden brown. Platter served on a pile of fresh cut fries with a side of coleslaw
Shepherd Pie
Fresh ground lamb from The West Side Market (Foster's Meat, stand F4), slow cooked and seasoned with rosemary, garlic, Guinness and bourbon. Then topped with potato and melted cheese. Served with fresh seasonal vegetables.
Corned Beef Platter
Thick cut strips of corned beef, served alongside a generous portion of steamed vegetables and cabbage and mashed potatoes with gravy. A hearty Irish dish!
Fish and Chips
Fresh Cod dipped in our Flat Iron beer batter, fried and served with fresh cut "chips" and coleslaw.
Bangers and Mash (New)
Welcome back this favorite Irish dish made locally by award winning sausage company, Raddell's. Traditional bangers (a mild pork sausage) served alongside homemade mashed potatoes with gravy and fresh vegetables steamed in garlic butter.
6 oz. Flat Iron Steak
A Black Angus Flat Iron cut, seasoned and grilled to perfection, served with a house salad, fresh mixed vegetables and a side of mashed potatoes with gravy. Substitute 6oz grilled salmon filet.
The Flat Iron
Generous 1/2 pound of lean corned beef topped with melted Baby Swiss and served on deli rye.
BBQ Baby Back Ribs
Slow roasted pork baby back ribs, basted with your choice of sweet BBQ or house Iron sauce and served over a pile of golden fries and fresh coleslaw.
Chicken Farfalle
Chargrilled chicken breast, sautéed with onions, mushrooms, roasted garlic, crumbled bacon and fresh herbs, tossed with pasta and a Marsala wine cream sauce.
Meatloaf Dinner
Our famous homemade specialty, served open face with buttery mashed potatoes and smothered with sautéed mushrooms, onions and house gravy.

Flat Iron Jr. Menu
Kids Grilled Cheese
Kids Chicken Fingers (2)
Kids Cheeseburger
Kids Pasta
Kids Cheese Quesadilla

Desserts
Rootbeer Float
A bottle of our very own root beer poured into a pint glass over vanilla ice cream. It's a classic treat.

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Recent Reviews

I drove in from Missouri and wanted to grab dinner at an authentic local joint before the gig. The atmosphere was great. My sandwich was fantastic and I the side of mixed vegetables were fresh and in a delicious sauce. The customers and staff were very friendly, and the beer was cold. Highly recommended!
August 2025
Very disappointed to see a beer named after an extreme racist like Hulk Hogan with a history of using the N word at this establishment. Hate should have no place in Cleveland! We're not coming back.
August 2025
Service was slow which was fine as it was a busy concert night, but it was even slower because our server refused to write anything down, forgot our orders of food and drinks multiple times. There really was no excuse for it.
August 2025

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Flat Iron Cafe

1114 Center St, Cleveland, OH 44113
(216) 696-6968